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Thank you to Ambience Cafe in Kelowna, B.C., for the amazing display for my book. Supporting a local artist or author says so much about a business, its people, and their passion for art and community. I truly feel honored.
Anyone who hasn’t visited this little gem in Kelowna, I highly recommend it. Get yourself a signed copy of The Foxhole, sip on a delicious cup of coffee, and enjoy a cozy Kelowna afternoon. Happy reading.🙂📖
I’m super excited to announce that my book, The Foxhole, has landed in its first-ever brick-and-mortar bookstore! And even more special is that this bookstore is in my birthplace!
Globe Bookstore and CafĂ©, https://globebookstore.cz, is Prague’s first and best English language bookstore, and truly a book lover’s paradise! If you love books, amazing and knowledgeable staff, and a cozy atmosphere that inspires you to read, (or write), Globe is a must-see! And if you’re in the mood for a period mystery/crime novel, you can now find author-signed copies of The Foxhole there.
Globe is located on Pštrossova 1925/6, in Prague 1.
A sincere thank you to Globe Bookstore and CafĂ© and its wonderful staff for offering my book to readers in Prague…I couldn’t be more honored!
I’ve begun working on a rough outline for my next novel. I wasn’t completely sold on what story I wanted to write, but I had a few ideas floating around in my head. Mostly visions about the character, the setting, and the conflict. Out of all the possible stories I had in mind, there was one I was particularly keen on – one that kept calling out to me louder than the others. So I began imagining the story, (often during my runs), and the pictures of scenes and characters quickly began to take shape.
Based on some solid advice I once heard from another author, I let the idea percolate in my head for a few days before getting down to any serious work – only jotting down rough outline points, brainstorming ideas, thoughts, etc.
After several days of playing with the idea, I wasn’t completely satisfied with how the plot would fit with the character I had in mind. There seemed to be a missing puzzle piece, and it didn’t feel right to me. I began to question the plausibility of the story, and whether the idea I’ve had would even work.
Then I thought of a few very small details – tiny little points relating to the character which completely turned things around, and suddenly everything began to make sense. The character and story instantly fit into place, and the idea got exponentially more exciting.
It’s the smallest details that often make the biggest difference and carry the biggest punch.